BHA vs SOU
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BHA vs SOU As It Happened
Key moments so far
- It's a point on the road for Saints at the Amex Stadium
- Steven Davis nods Saints into an early lead at Brighton
- Skipper reacts quickest to score after James Ward-Prowse hits the bar from a free kick
- Glenn Murray heads home the equaliser seven minutes into the second half
FULL TIME: Brighton 1-1 Southampton
It ends all square at the Amex Stadium, as Steven Davis' early opener is cancelled out by Glenn Murray's second-half header. That's three games unbeaten for Saints.
15.25Three added minutes
We're into stoppage time at the Amex. Will there be a late winner?
Yellow Card for Gaëtan Bong (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Bong goes right through the back of Long and gets a yellow card for an unnecessary challenge.
Brighton & Hove Albion substitution: Solomon March replaces José Heriberto Izquierdo Mena
Brighton's second change sees March replace Izquierdo on the left wing.
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Southampton substitution: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg replaces James Ward-Prowse
It's a first Premier League appearance for Højbjerg, who joins Long on the field for the closing stages.
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Southampton substitution: Shane Long replaces Dušan Tadić
It's a double change for Saints...
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Brighton & Hove Albion substitution: Isaiah Brown replaces Pascal Groß
Looks to be a like for like change for Brighton, as Brown replaces Groß to provide the closest support to Murray.
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Hoedt heads over
Ward-Prowse delivers the ball low, it flicks up off van Dijk and Dutch compatriot Hoedt meets it at the far post, but can only head the ball over with a defender in his way.
Yellow Card for Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Duffy trips Gabbiadini from behind and it's a free kick to Saints in a dangerous position - almost like a short corner in hockey terms.
Knockaert fires over
Space opens up in front of Knockaert, who has a go from a long way out but his shot flies into the stand behind Forster's goal.
Southampton substitution: Nathan Redmond replaces Sofiane Boufal
First change of the day is a Saints change, as Boufal's afternoon comes to an end and on comes Redmond.
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Crucial block from van Dijk
Izquierdo races down the left, cuts inside and shoots with power, but van Dijk stands up and blocks - painfully - at the expense of a corner. Brave defending.
Gabbiadini goes close!
First chance for quite some time for Saints, as Bertrand raids down the left and crosses low to Gabbiadini, who gets across his man and makes a good connection, but his shot flicks up off Dunk and loops over.
Yellow Card for Wesley Hoedt (Southampton)
Hoedt joins Murray in the book for shoving the striker in retaliation.
Yellow Card for Glenn Murray (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Murray tries to kick the ball away from Hoedt after the whistle, and goes into the book for his troubles.
Saints pegged back at the Amex
Fraser Forster stretches but cannot keep out this inch-perfect header from Glenn Murray (pictured far left).
Murray goes close to a second
The same duo combine, as Groß whips in a devilish cross, which this time Murray attacks at the near post but sends the ball high over the crossbar.
Murray heads Brighton level
Saints have been on top at the start of the second half, but now they've been pegged back. Groß gets on the overlap and crosses from the right to Murray, who peels away at the far post and beats Forster at his near post with a well-placed header.
GOAL
Glenn Murray (51’) | 1 – 1
Boufal nearly sets up Tadić
Cédric finds Boufal in the box, whose clever backheel releases Tadić, but goalkeeper Ryan races from his line to intervene.
Early pressure from Saints
Ward-Prowse delivers a trio of wicked crosses - one free kick and two corners - but the Brighton defence stands tall to deal with the danger.
Back under way for the second half1
Saints get us back up and running, attacking the travelling supporters and defending a 1-0 lead.
HALF TIME: Brighton 0-1 Southampton
That's it for the first half at the Amex Stadium, where Saints lead courtesy of Steven Davis' stooping header in a game short on chances. So far so good! 😇
Best spell for Brighton...
The hosts are upping the ante with half-time approaching. First Knockaert slides in at the far post and sends the ball flying back across goal, before defender Duffy cannot keep his header down from six yards, as Saints survive their biggest scare.
Back in the starting line-up!
Sofiane Boufal is hoping to make the most of this opportunity after being restored to the starting XI following his match-winning contribution against West Brom last time out.
Tadić goes close!
Typical trickery from Boufal takes him to the byeline where he picks out Tadić, who takes a touch and shoots towards the bottom corner, but Dunk gets just enough on it to divert the ball wide for a corner.
Tadić goes down...
Tadić is in pain after an off-the-ball incident with Bong, but the referee is not interested in the Serbian's complaints and play goes on.
Brighton threaten again
Pascal Groß gets himself into a good position in the Saints box, but his cutback is behind everyone in blue and white and the visitors can clear the danger.
First save from Forster
Knockaert delivers a swirling free kick into the danger zone that Pröpper meets with his head, but it's an easy save for Forster.
Saints in control...
There's been very little action at either end, but the one moment of quality from Ward-Prowse is what's opened the door for Saints. It's been a good day for the 3,000 travelling fans so far!
So close!
The moment Ward-Prowse connected with the free kick, from which Davis headed in the rebound. Mixed emotions for JWP but Saints are in front!
Davis heads Saints in front!
Ward-Prowse lines up the free kick 30 yards out and is so unlucky to strike the crossbar, but Davis is first to react to head in the rebound from six yards! Get in!
GOOOAL!!!
Steven Davis (7’) | 0 – 1
Free kick in shooting range...
Remember that video we posted before kick-off? Saints now have a set-piece in that exact position...
Ward-Prowse keeps it in...
James Ward-Prowse chases a ball towards the byeline and delivers a low cross that causes confusion in the Brighton box, with the hosts expecting the ball to run out of play. Good early intent from Saints.
We're under way!
The action has begun at the Amex! Stay tuned for regular updates...
Ready to go! ⚽️
The pre-match handshakes are out of the way and the players have observed a minute's silence ahead of Remembrance Day. It's time for kick-off at the Amex Stadium. Come on, Saints! 👊
13.29Warm-ups complete ✅
The players have completed their pre-match routine on the pitch and are back in the dressing room to listen to Mauricio Pellegrino's final words of wisdom. Ten minutes until kick-off!
13.20More of these today, Saints fans? 👀
Some of the players stayed behind after training on Friday to work on their free kicks... Who would you like to see step up today?
13.04Three changes for Saints
Mauricio Pellegrino makes three alterations to his starting line-up. Wesley Hoedt replaces Maya Yoshida at the heart of the defence, James Ward-Prowse is in for the injured Mario Lemina and Shane Long makes way for West Brom match-winner Sofiane Boufal.
12.36Brighton team confirmed
Starting XI: Ryan, Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Bong, Knockaert, Stephens, Pröpper, Izquierdo, Groß, Murray.
Subs: Krul, Goldson, Suttner, Schelotto, March, Brown, Hemed.
12.32Saints team confirmed! 😇
Starting XI: Forster, Cédric, van Dijk, Hoedt, Bertrand, Romeu, Davis, Ward-Prowse, Tadić, Boufal, Gabbiadini.
Saints have arrived!
The players are here at the Amex Stadium, and our club photographer was on hand to capture their first look around today's office.
12.2430 minutes until team news... ⏳
It's a 1.30pm kick-off at the Amex, which means we can reveal Mauricio Pellegrino's teamsheet in half an hour's time! What changes would you make from the win over West Brom? Mario Lemina is the only confirmed absentee with an ankle injury.
12.0011.55i think they've been a great example as a club with the progress they've made in recent years, in getting that right balance between bringing young players through whilst maintaining good positions in the league. i don't think too many have done that as well as southampton have.
chris hughtonbrighton manager
Saints train ahead of today's game
We've been at Staplewood this week to capture the players' preparations for this afternoon's match. Check out the footage from training on the above video.
11.0710.34our target has to be to enter the international break with six points from these next two matches. we want to end this little period on a high.
manolo gabbiadinisouthampton forward
Pellegrino previews today's game
We caught up with Mauricio Pellegrino this week to get his thoughts on the trip to newly-promoted Brighton. Watch above to see what the manager had to say.
10.30Welcome to Matchday Live!
It's another Premier League matchday, as Saints make the short journey along the South Coast for their first visit to the Amex Stadium in six seasons. Can the lads make it back-to-back victories following the win over West Brom at St Mary's?
BHA vs SOU Line Ups
Brighton and Hove Albion
| 1 |
Mat Ryan (GK)
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|---|---|
| 22 |
Shane Duffy
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| 3 |
Gaëtan Bong
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| 5 |
Lewis Dunk
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| 2 |
Bruno (C)
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| 6 |
Dale Stephens
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| 19 |
José Izquierdo
Solly March (87′)
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| 24 |
Davy Pröpper
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| 11 |
Anthony Knockaert
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| 17 |
Glenn Murray
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| 13 |
Pascal Groß
Isaiah Brown (84′)
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Substitutes
| 29 |
Markus Suttner |
|---|---|
| 37 |
Isaiah Brown |
| 26 |
Tim Krul |
| 18 |
Connor Goldson |
| 21 |
Ezequiel Schelotto |
| 20 |
Solly March |
| 10 |
Tomer Hemed |
Southampton
| 44 |
Fraser Forster (GK)
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|---|---|
| 17 |
Virgil van Dijk
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| 6 |
Wesley Hoedt
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| 21 |
Ryan Bertrand
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| 2 |
Cédric Soares
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| 11 |
Dusan Tadic
Shane Long (84′)
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| 14 |
Oriol Romeu
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| 16 |
James Ward-Prowse
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (84′)
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| 19 |
Sofiane Boufal
Nathan Redmond (72′)
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| 8 |
Steven Davis (C)
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| 20 |
Manolo Gabbiadini
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Substitutes
| 3 |
Maya Yoshida |
|---|---|
| 22 |
Nathan Redmond |
| 5 |
Jack Stephens |
| 23 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg |
| 38 |
Sam McQueen |
| 7 |
Shane Long |
| 13 |
Alex McCarthy |
BHA vs SOU Match Stats
Head to Head Stats
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Possession (%)5248
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Shots76
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Shots on target21
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Corners27
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Passes Complete395360
